Automation Certificate Completion Plan


The automation certificate program is designed to prepare the student for employment as a technician in an industrial environment that uses automated assembly or processing equipment. Students are provided with knowledge and experiences in the areas of analog and digital electronics and fluid power. The program also provides individuals currently employed as maintenance personnel an opportunity to update their technical knowledge and skills with training and experiences using state-of-the-art high technology equipment.

FRESHMAN YEAR - Fall

COURSE SECTION COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
INTC 1305 Introduction to Instrumentation 3
ELPT 1311 Basic Electrical Theory 3
ELMT 1301 Programmable Logic Controllers 3
PTRT 1324 Petroleum Instrumentation 3
ELPT 1325 National Electric Code I 3
Fall Total Credit Hours   15



FRESHMAN YEAR - Spring

COURSE SECTION COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
ELPT 1341 Motor Control 3
PTRT 2359 Petroleum Computer Applications 3
ELPT 1357
OR
HYDR 1305
OR
RBTC 1309		 Industrial Wiring
OR
Basic Hydraulics
OR
Pneumatics		 3
ELPT 2325 National Electrical Code II 3
ELMT 2339 Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers 3
Spring Total Credit Hours   15
Program Total Credit Hours   30